Hepatitis B Vaccination Rate of Homeless Children in Baltimore

2005 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Schwarz ◽  
B Garrett ◽  
J Lamoreux ◽  
YD Bowser ◽  
C Weinbaum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Homeless Children

scholarly journals Effect of a Community-Based Hepatitis B Virus Infection Detection Combined with Vaccination Program in China

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Xinyao Liu ◽  
Wuqi Qiu ◽  
Yan Liang ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Qian Qiu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccine ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Community Based ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Series Completion ◽  
And Control

Evidence on the effectiveness of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection screening and vaccination programs remains rare in China. We used a quasi-experimental method, propensity score matching, to evaluate the effects of a community-based HBV infection detection combined with vaccination (HBVIDV) program in a pilot. Data were retrieved from the HBVIDV program implemented between July 2019 and June 2020. Outcomes were the difference between the treatment and control groups in hepatitis B vaccination (≥1 dose), hepatitis B vaccine series completion (≥3 doses), and serologic evidence of vaccine-mediated immunity. Altogether, 26,180 individuals were included, where 6160 (23.5%) individuals were assigned to the treatment group, and 20,020 (76.5%) individuals were assigned to the control group. After propensity score matching, 5793 individuals were matched. The rates of hepatitis B vaccination, hepatitis B vaccine series completion, and prevalence of vaccine-mediated immunity in the treatment and control groups were 29.0% vs. 17.8%, 22.1% vs. 13.1%, and 38.2% vs. 27.6%, respectively. The HBVIDV program was significantly associated with increased hepatitis B vaccination rate (OR, 1.884, 95% CI 1.725–2.057), hepatitis B vaccine series completion rate (OR, 1.872, 95% CI 1.696–2.065), and prevalence of vaccine-mediated immunity (OR, 1.623, 95% CI 1.501–1.755). The greater magnitude of association between HBVIDV program and outcomes was observed among adults aged 35–54 years and adults who live in rural areas. The HBVIDV program was effective in increasing the hepatitis B vaccination rate, hepatitis B vaccine series completion rate, and prevalence of vaccine-mediated immunity among adults in the pilot. Further focusing the program on special populations and regions may produce more effective results.

scholarly journals Baseline Anti-HBs Antibody Titre in Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Health Care Centre in Faridabad, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (02) ◽  
pp. 62-68
Author(s):  
Sonia Khatter ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Medical College

Introduction: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at a high risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection through occupational exposure which is preventable through hepatitis B vaccination. Aims: Therefore, we aim to establish the seroprevalence of anti-Hepatitis B surface (anti-HBs) antibody in the HCWs in a tertiary care setup to assess the level of protection that workers in these high-risk zones have. Methods and Material: Serum specimens from participants were tested at the Microbiology laboratory of ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad. Three ml of venous blood was collected aseptically in a vacutainer. The serum anti-HBs titre was detected by Enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) using the Monolisa Anti-HBs PLUS (Bio-Rad) as per manufacturer’s instruction. Results: Of the 218 HCWs included, 145 (66.51%) were vaccinated, and 73 (33.49%) were unvaccinated. HCWs were grouped into five categories which comprise doctors from all disciplines (n=53), nursing staff (n=50), technicians (n=52), nursing orderly (NO) (n=34),and housekeeping (n=29). Among various groups of HCWs, the vaccination rate was highest among doctors (96.23%) than the other groups. While comparing the anti-HBs titre among the unvaccinated HCWs, it has been seen that out of 73 (33.49%) HCWs, majority of the NO (76.47%) were having titre below 10 mIU/ml followed by housekeeping (73.68%), technicians (70.58%), and nursing staff (33.33%). Conclusions: All HCWs should be regularly screened for HBs antigen along with administration of a booster dose and monitoring of anti-HBs titre.

scholarly journals Diphtheria-Tetanus-Polio, Measles-Mumps-Rubella, and Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage and Associated Factors among Homeless Children in the Paris Region in 2013: Results from the ENFAMS Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2854 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samreen Mansor-Lefebvre ◽  
Yann Le Strat ◽  
Anne Bernadou ◽  
Nicolas Vignier ◽  
Jean-Paul Guthmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Homeless Children ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Paris Area ◽  
Robust Poisson Regression

Background: The number of homeless families has increased considerably since the 1990s in France. We aimed to estimate the homeless children vaccination coverage (VC) for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles–mumps–rubella and hepatitis B and identify factors associated with insufficient VC according to birthplace. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among homeless shelter families in the greater Paris area. A nurse conducted face-to-face interviews and collected vaccination records. We analyzed factors associated with insufficient VC, stratified by birthplace and vaccine, using robust Poisson regression. Results: The study included 214 children born in France and 236 born outside France. VC in French-born homeless children was high (>90% at 24 months for most vaccinations) and similar to levels observed in the general population, whereas VC in those born outside France was low (<50% at 24 months for all vaccines). Factors significantly associated with insufficient VC among children born outside France were age, parents with French-language difficulties, and changing residence at least twice in the previous year. Children in contact with the healthcare system at least once in the previous year had significantly higher VC, irrespective of vaccine and birthplace. Conclusion: Special attention should be paid to homeless children born outside France, with recent European and French recommendations confirming the need for catch-up vaccination in children with undocumented VC.

scholarly journals Hepatitis B Vaccination Rate in Patients with Diabetes: Assessment of Racial and Socioeconomic Disparity

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 024-027
Author(s):  
Aytaman Ayse ◽  
Ojike Nwakile ◽  
Zizi Samantha ◽  
Pandi-Perumal SR ◽  
Lukolic Ismet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Socioeconomic Disparity ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Compliance with a hepatitis B vaccination program

1984 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
pp. 563-565
Author(s):  
HJ Kwon ◽  
KM Keenan ◽  
H Colman ◽  
KM Sundeen ◽  
DE Waite
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Vaccination Program ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination
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